I was at a retreat a few weeks ago, and saw a lady doing lovely applique. She first traced the pattern onto the back of the fabric using Carbon paper, then basted the applique fabric on the front, and then needle turned it under. Has anyone here used this technique? or do you know what exactly it is called so I could possibly find correct instructions for this.
Thanks

Here is one sample. I do needle turn, but usually mark on the top and turn to the line. Maybe if it was a light background that is why she marked on the back or did you mean back ground?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axDBl7lJuJs

I tried this tech recently because there was a post here on the board. Here is a link to the thread which has several links to this method. I tried it and it worked really well for me...Good luck! http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-34829-1.htm

Here is also a You tube on this type of applique too. This is the original form of applique or english method.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkJ8xk8Fklo&feature=related

There are many You Tube applique tutorials on that same You Tube site.

Originally Posted by sandpat

I tried this tech recently because there was a post here on the board. Here is a link to the thread which has several links to this method. I tried it and it worked really well for me...Good luck! http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-34829-1.htm

I was at a retreat a few weeks ago, and saw a lady doing lovely applique. She first traced the pattern onto the back of the fabric using Carbon paper, then basted the applique fabric on the front, and then needle turned it under. Has anyone here used this technique? or do you know what exactly it is called so I could possibly find correct instructions for this.
Thanks

alot of girls in our guild use this method and swear by it...I'm taking a class on the 16th, will let ya know what I think????